Donald B. Fingarson

Don was born in Arlington Washington August 5, 1926. He was the 1st child of Peter and Evelyn Benedict Fingarson. Both of his parents were descendents of pioneers in the Stillagamish Valley in the Arlington area.

During his time in Arlington, he was a member of the Filthy-five, a group of classmates that were and became lifelong friends. The group of Wally Vallen, Ben Knutson, Ernie Boyer, Gerry Hawley and Don were agitators, instigators and all around fun to be around.

Don graduated early from Arlington High School in 1944 to join the Naval Air Corp. After 6 months at the University of Washington he went to California to complete his service requirements. He received his Honorable discharge in 1946, without reasonable prospects of employment decided to go to Kodak, Alaska for a couple year assignment with the Civil Service.

Don returned to Washington in 1949 and got accepted into the Bremerton Naval shipyard as an apprentice machinist in Bremerton. In January 1950 he married the former Annette Amend of Everett, Washington. They settled in Bremerton and after a few years of living at Rocky Point, they purchased a little house at Kitsap Lake. Living in the rural area was different than the hustle and bustle of city. Don updated, revised and added on to that little house and lived there for over 50 years.

In 1956, Don and Annette began their family with Bruce. Two years later Brian came into their world.

Don continued his career in the Civil service by eventually moving to the Puget Sound Naval Supply Center. He continued until 1981 when he retired after 37 years of Civil Service. Don and Annette hosted the annual Supply Center summer picnic for twenty-five years.

Don was always on the go. He played Basketball and Baseball during his younger years and then settled into golf. Don was a very avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his annual trip to Eastern Washington to hunt birds with his Uncle Hank and lifelong friend Ernie Boyer. Also Don enjoyed Steelhead, salmon and trout fishing.

Don also followed the University of Washington football, Marnier baseball and was a 25-year season ticket holder for the Seattle Seahawks. He was also a member of the Elks, Eagles, American Legion, Poggie Club, and the Fleet Reserve.

In later years he truly enjoyed the time he spent with his Grandchildren. Being with Sarah, Kelcie, Lana, and Kyle were truly the highlights of watching them mature. He was very proud of each and every one of them.

He also was very active in traveling that included the yearly trek to Alaska. He loved taking trips to Reno with his cousin Gene Fingarson and sister Sally.

Don leaves behind 4 sisters Sally Lindberg, Doris Smith, Opal Lindborg, and June Becktell, his sons Bruce, and Brian, his daughter-in-law Julie, his grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. His parents, Pete &amp;amp;amp;amp; Evelyn Fingarson, his wife Annette, and sister Marian preceded him in death.

Donations maybe made to Children's Orthopedic Hospital in Seattle.

Service will be at Miller-Woodlawn in Bremerton August 5 at 1 p.m., to commemorate his life and celebrate his 80th birthday.